Near Anna in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Coffman Cemetery

By William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2014

1. Coffman Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This cemetery, which dates to the mid-19th century, is on land donated by early settler John Coffman (1804-1880). His son, George W. Coffman (1840-1913), owned and operated a homestead one mile west of this site. The oldest marked grave dates to 1876. Descendants of many of the families represented in the graveyard still reside in this part of Collin County. The primary burial ground for the community of Coffman for over a century, this cemetery serves as a reminder of the area's past.

Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 930.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 33° 20.013′ N, 96° 35.381′ W. Marker is near Anna, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is at the intersection of South Central Expressway Frontage Road (U.S. 75) and Farm to Market Road 284, on the right when traveling south on South Central Expressway Frontage Road. Cemetery is about 3/4 mile

Coffman Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2014

2. Coffman Cemetery and Marker

south of US 75 Exit 48, Anna-Weston Road (FM 455). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anna TX 75409, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mantua (approx. 3.7 miles away); First Christian Church of Van Alstyne (approx. 6 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Van Alstyne (approx. 6.1 miles away); Van Alstyne (approx. 6.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.2 miles away); Stiff Chapel Cemetery (approx. 6.4 miles away); Elm Grove Cemetery (approx. 6.7 miles away); Site of Muse Academy (approx. 8.9 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 566 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.